Santa Cruz County Report Card: What do you Think?

Submitted by Brooke

Tuesday, April 9th, 2013, 11:41am

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif.- Starting on Friday, April 12th, Santa Cruz County residents will have the opportunity to give their opinions about their quality of life in the County. During the months of April and May, over 900 county residents will be surveyed by telephone for their perspectives on the economy, education, health, public safety, and the social and natural environment. The survey, which takes about 15 minutes to complete, will be conducted in both English and Spanish and all answers will be both anonymous and confidential. The data will provide an aggregate snapshot of the lives of Santa Cruz County residents and will be combined with other county data to create Santa Cruz County’s yearly report card known as the Santa Cruz County Community Assessment Project (CAP).

This is the 19th year of the project, which is sponsored by the United Way of Santa Cruz County and over a dozen other partners.

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Watsonville Woman Arrested After Five Car Pile Up

Submitted by Brett Martin on Tuesday, April 9th, 6:05 am

LIVE OAK, Calif. - Police arrested a 49-year-old woman after she collided with four other cars on Capitola Road Monday afternoon. Investigators said Karen Holthus, a Watsonville resident, was driving a Ford Windstar mini-van near Capitola Road and 7th Ave when the wreck happened.

According to police, the driver of a 1996 Ford Probe suffered lacerations to his head. The 30-year-old man from Santa Cruz was transported to Dominican Hospital for moderate injuries.

During the investigation, police were able to conclude that Holthus was under the influence of drugs. She was arrested and lodged in the county jail for driving under the influence of drugs.

The other drivers, a 33-year-old woman from Santa Cruz, a 47-year-old from Felton and a 22-year-old woman from Santa Cruz, were all involved but did not suffer any injuries.

The cause of the crash is under investigation.

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Project Homeless Connect at the Santa Cruz Civic April 9, 2013

Submitted by Central Coast News on Monday, April 8th, 11:12 am

Project Homeless Connect – Year Four!

EVENT DATE: April 9, 2013 - 10am to 4pm

Santa Cruz, CA - April 8 , 2013 - Project Homeless Connect, the one-day communitywide effort to link homeless individuals with practical services and resources announces another successful year! Homelessness presents many challenges; lack of transportation makes it very difficult for a person to attain the services they need, food, a job, or medical care. Project Homeless Connect brings all of the essential services and programs under one roof for one day.

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SC Cancer Benefit Group Announces 18th Annual Black tie event

Submitted by Central Coast News on Monday, April 1st, 2:06 pm

Save The DateSanta Cruz Cancer Benefit Group Announces Its 18th Annual Spring Forward Against Cancer Black Tie Event Saturday, April 13th at the Top of the Ritt in Santa CruzSANTA CRUZ , CA -- The Santa Cruz Cancer Benefit Group will ho

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Friends of Parks and Recreation Offers Summer Scholarships

Submitted by Central Coast News on Monday, April 1st, 1:47 pm

Application Deadline is Monday, April 1 by 5:00 pm

Friends of Parks and Recreation (FOPAR), a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting Parks and Recreation programs and services, is pleased to announce the availability of summer scholarships for low-income Santa Cruz city residents. Summer scholarships are supported by Omega Nu, the City of Santa Cruz, the Jay Moriarity Scholarship Fund, the J.R. Scott Scholarship Fund and the Jr. Guard Booster Club scholarship program.

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Aptos High Sports Hall of Fame Dinner

Submitted by Brooke

Thursday, March 28th, 2013, 7:38pm

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Join Surf Champion Peter Mel In Aptos High Sports Hall of Fame

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Suicide Prevention Service of the Central Coast-Need Volunteers

Submitted by Central Coast News on Monday, March 25th, 2:19 pm

Suicide Prevention Service of the Central Coast is seeking volunteer responders for its Suicide Crisis Line. In the past 5 years, over 400 Central Coast residents have died from suicide. While the problem is very real, prevention is possible and powerful. Through training, volunteers learn how to connect with, listen to and support someone who is suicidal in staying safe. Volunteers who answer the phone say that the experience has changed their lives forever.

Volunteer training begins on April 16, 2013 with no prior experience is necessary. To join the community of dedicated and caring responders, please call (831) 459-9373 or visit online at www.suicidepreventionservice.org.

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